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Several PlayStation users woke up to a rude shock – their PSN IDs were permanently banned by Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) for no fault of their own. No one knows what's happening, which is making matters worse for users. What Happened: Several PlayStation users on social media are reporting that...

Rockstar Games has announced the release date for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. The Take Two Interactive-owned (NASDAQ:TTWO) game studio is giving its fans a big surprise to celebrate its 25th anniversary. What Happened: After Rockstar Games' president Sam Houser's initial...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is gearing up to challenge rivals Apple and Google with its own Xbox mobile gaming store. The company is said to be in talks with partners now that the $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition is complete. What Happened: Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, is...

Popular third-party game store Steam has announced plans to terminate support for older macOS versions. The decision, scheduled to take effect in early 2024, will impact 32-bit games. What Happened: Valve, the creator of Steam, confirmed via its support page that it would cease support for macOS 10...

Netflix is set to expand its game library with the addition of three classic Grand Theft Auto games to its collection in December, just in time for holidays. What Happened: Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is broadening its gaming portfolio by integrating three timeless Grand Theft Auto titles. These...

In an unexpected turn, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance Ltd. is preparing to bid farewell to the gaming industry by shutting down its principal brand, Nuverse, and eliminating hundreds of jobs. This decision puts its competitor, Tencent Holdings Ltd., in a more advantageous position. What...

Subscribers of YouTube Premium, a service from the Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), (NASDAQ:GOOGL) company, are in for a treat as the platform has introduced a complimentary gaming feature, “YouTube Playables.” What Happened: YouTube Premium has broadened its scope by launching...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has a sweet new Black Friday deal for existing PlayStation 5 owners, offering a free six-month subscription to Apple Music. What Happened: If you already have a PlayStation 5 gaming console, you can grab a six-month of Apple Music subscription for free. The offer is...

The ongoing Google antitrust lawsuit has revealed that the Android maker offered a whopping $147 million deal to Epic Games to secure the debut of Fortnite on the Play Store. This move aimed to prevent the potential loss of substantial in-app purchase fees via Fortnite's in-game V-Bucks. What...

In what could be a major boost for Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), its subsidiary Rockstar Games is reportedly on the brink of announcing the eagerly-anticipated ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ game as early as this week. What Happened: Rockstar is planning to unveil the game...

The highly-anticipated Resident Evil 4 Remake release date for Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 15 Pro is finally here. Apart from this, Japanese video game company Capcom has spilled the beans on Resident Evil 4 Remake's pricing and other details, too. What Happened: Capcom is opening pre-orders...

In a significant move for fans of the iconic video game series, Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY) is bringing “The Legend of Zelda” to the big screen. A partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. has been formed to produce a live-action film adaptation of the beloved franchise. What...

With Black Friday fast approaching, Nintendo has given a sneak peek into its deals for the upcoming holiday season. If you are looking for an upgrade to your gaming setup, these Nintendo Black Friday deals have you covered. The Nintendo Black Friday deals have some special discounts on popular...

Blizzard Entertainment boss Mike Ybarra thinks that being acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) will allow it to be more independent and serve players "better than we ever have." What Happened: Ybarra expressed optimism for the studio's future autonomy following its acquisition by Xbox,...

An enterprising developer has created an Angry Birds clone using GPT-4, Dall-E 3, and Midjourney. He calls it Angry Pumpkins and says it took him just 12 hours to clone one of the most popular mobile games. What Happened: Underlining just how far AI has come in 2023 after the success of Microsoft...